MotoGP Misano1 J2 Maverick Viñales (Yamaha/1): “any Yamaha can win tomorrow”

On the street and without brakes only two weeks ago, as if lost on the Red Bull Ring, Maverick Viñales made his mark again at Misano by totally dominating his subject. This season is decidedly indecipherable and Yamaha is a multiplier of this uncertainty. A new chronometric reference on the banks of the Adriatic, the Spaniard has only one step left to complete his work. But it's not the simplest.

Maverick Vinales has given itself the means to fully relaunch itself in this season by making a perfect copy this Saturday of the San Marino Grand Prix. He acquired his pole position in style, with a time of 1'31.411, synonymous with the lap record on the 4,226 km "Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli".

« I set a good lap time in FP1 and secured my place in Q2 on Friday morning. I then really focused on the race setup. Still, I feel fantastic on a ride. Even though I made a lot of mistakes this morning, I was able to ride in 1'31. In FP4 we were also fast and consistent », Underlined the 25-year-old Spaniard.

Yamaha then dominated qualifying in the first four places. Why does the M1 work so well in Misano? “ It is always difficult to make an assessment. Our bike works well, especially on the bumps, so we can push. This is certainly a positive aspect. The route suits our bike. We are fast in the corners and can ride smoothly. Either way, you have to push the motorcycle ", said Casa Particular in Viñales.

“Enjoying the race and trying to get the best out of myself”

« I think Fabio and I were a little stronger last year, but this year the other Yamahas are very close, especially when it comes to pace. Any Yamaha can win tomorrow. We will try to be smart and focused, especially at the beginning ».

« The race is always completely different " recognize Casa Particular in Viñales. “ Especially the level of grip on the track changes a lot. It will be the unknown. But I will try to push early and enjoy the race and every lap. After three bad races I just want to enjoy this one. It's not so much about the result for me, I just want to enjoy it on the bike and with the team ».

Yamaha , at this stage of the competition, can look forward to having a double dose Misano : " we should definitely take advantage of the fact that our bike works well here », recognizes the fifth in the championship. “ This will be followed by two or three more tracks on which the bike should be very fast. But there are also sections where we don't know if we will be fast on the long straights. But now I'm just thinking about enjoying the race and trying to get the best out of myself " finished Casa Particular in Viñales.